Prevention Guidelines

While there's not one definitive approach to preventive care, medical experts have developed guidelines for testing and screenings in hopes of catching concerns while they are still treatable. Your family history and new research can lead to your doctor adding and subtracting from the recommendations, a fact you should keep in mind before deciding which tests you want to take.

In general, the following testing and screening recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force can keep you on track: